Detox-diet: a method of cleansing and healing

The word "detox" is derived from "detoxification", which in this case means purifying the body of toxins and toxins. The idea of the detox program is based on the idea that with the age in the human body, in particular, in its intestine, deposits of harmful substances are formed. Help to get rid of them and called for a set of activities, which includes a special diet and diet, as well as water and beauty treatments.

The detox diet presupposes, first and foremost, a complete exclusion from the menu of canned products. Under the ban - any sweets, buns, as well as cocoa, coffee and chocolate. For 10-15 days (this is the time for a health-improving detox program), you can eat only healthy food. The basis of the diet is rich in vegetable fiber products: vegetables and cereals from whole grains (wheat germ, raw rice). Meat, eggs and dairy products are prohibited. Of the fat detox diet allows only vegetable oil. To add flavor and flavor to the food, you can add fragrant herbs, lemon juice and spices in a small amount. Another option is pounded garlic. In no case can you use ketchup or mayonnaise to improve the taste of the dishes!

Fruits, especially sweet, are allowed only for breakfast and lunch, so as not to overload the evening diet with sugars. Preference is given to grapefruits that effectively burn fat, apples, pineapples and seasonal berries. Drinking during the diet is allowed only water, fresh and herbal decoctions (lime, mint, cowberry). Tea and coffee are forbidden. An approximate daily menu with this diet can be as follows: breakfast - herbal tea and fruit, a second breakfast - fresh and fruit salad dressed with lemon juice, lunch - black rice or wheat germ, stewed vegetables, herbal tea, dinner - vegetable salad. In the evening, after 20.00, you can only drink tea, water with lemon or juice.

The detox diet thus has much in common with fasting: from products of animal origin only lean fish are allowed on the menu - pollock, silver hake, saffron, saithe, pike-perch and other. There is it can be twice a week, not more than 100 grams at a time, at lunch. The fish is cooked or steamed.

Recently, another, more stringent version of the detox diet has been introduced, which includes only liquid food. The basis of the ration in this case is the so-called smoothies - thick cocktails of vegetables and fruits. From ordinary fresh they differ in that they contain not only juice, but also the flesh of fruits, vegetables or berries. Sometimes they add crushed cereals - for example, ground oat flakes. Flaxseed is also a good choice, as it is a source of antioxidants. More calorie smoothies are prepared on the basis of yogurt or milk, natural or soy: with a liquid detox diet, dairy products are allowed.

Here are a few recipes for smoothie, effective for weight loss. Smoothies of vegetables: chop and mix in a blender one carrot, three stalks of celery, half an apple; Add chopped parsley. This low-calorie vitamin drink contains beta-carotene, folic acid and a large amount of vitamin C. Milk and berry smoothies are prepared as follows: 0.5 cups of any seasonal berries (raspberries, strawberries) is mixed with 200 ml of milk or yogurt. To make smoothies more caloric, you can add a couple of tablespoons of fried cottage cheese, a teaspoon of honey.

You should eat smoothies for food five times a day. It should be understood that this is not a drink, but a meal, so do not drink it "volley" from a glass, and better not hurrying to eat a teaspoon. Such a detox diet should not last long, a maximum of 5-7 days, since prolonged use of only liquid food is fraught with serious health problems.

An integral part of the detox program are water procedures of choice: a sauna, a sauna or just a daily warm bath with sea salt and essential oils, which helps to clean the pores. Detox, reviews of which confirm its effectiveness, stimulates intensive elimination of harmful substances, including, and with sweat, so the skin must be thoroughly cleaned to avoid irritation. The same purpose is intended to serve and cosmetic procedures: wraps and cleansing masks for the face and body. The most effective in this case mask-applications based on clay. A good service will also be wrapped with natural apple cider vinegar: on top of the cloth soaked in it, you should put a plastic wrap on the body, then cover yourself with a blanket and lie down for about half an hour. After wraps and applications you need to take a warm shower and lubricate the skin with a moisturizing cream.

During the observance of the detox diet in any of its variants you can not smoke. It is also undesirable without special need to take medications, except those that you drink constantly. In addition, like most other diets, a detox diet has limitations: it is contraindicated in diabetes and pregnancy. You should not "sit" on it and teenagers under 18, as well as those whose weight is below normal. With any chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, detox diet should be taken with caution, since a large amount of rough plant foods can cause them to worsen. In this case, you need to switch to the usual diet.